Tile | Maintenance

Sooner or later time, traffic, life and living will take its toll on any floor covering and ceramic tile is no exception. But take
heart, keeping your tile as clean and beautiful as its first days
in your home just takes know-how. In fact, understanding the best
methods to care for your ceramic flooring will help maintain its
beauty and keep it close to its original condition. Plus, knowing
what’s expected of you regarding upkeep can be a determining
factor in which type of ceramic tile to purchase. Knowing how to
care for and maintain your ceramic floor will help keep your
investment beautiful, durable and a source of pride for years to
come.

it’s important to sweep a tile floor regularly

use walk-off mats at all exterior entrances

remember to shake the mats often to remove the dirt

ceramic tile floors should be damp-mopped regularly using the
manufacturer’s recommended grout and tile cleaners

textured tiles may require mild scrubbing with a soft brush
or electric polisher/scrubber

for soft water situations you may need to use an all-purpose
cleaner

use cleaning products available from your local grocery store or flooring retailer
for heavier cleaning tasks

consult the cleaning products instructions to make sure the
cleaning product is compatible with your type of tile

after cleaning, rinse well and wipe dry

avoid using steel wool, scouring powders, or other abrasives

don’t use bleach or ammonia based cleaners

do not clean glazed tile with oil-based cleaners

try to clean up spills as quickly as
possible

tile can crack under extreme force or pressure

take the proper precautions when moving heavy objects across
your tile floor

cover furniture and table legs with
protectors

keep extra tiles after the installation

areas exposed to water need to be caulked on a regular basis

seal your grout for added protection

grout colorants are available for stained, damaged or
undesired colored grout

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